1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | Alfetta | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
